(Jan. 11, 2021–Monterey, Calif.) — The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors recognized Karen Seppa Nordstrand with a Hollywood “Walk of Fame Star” replica plaque in 2020, in honor of her 30th anniversary year of working for the nonprofit organization. Nordstrand, the Monterey County Film Commissioner, was hired in 1990 by the original executive […]
Two seasons of the Netflix series “Ratched” premiered Sept. 18. It’s a prequel of sorts to “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” with insights as to what made Nurse Ratched become the cruel nurse character in that film. It’s rated TV-MA, with outbursts of violence. You may see our local settings that were used—Lucia Lodge, […]
Date: Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1 pm District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski 805-549-3138 or Jim Shivers 805-549-3237 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – UPDATE #3 AFTER PARTIAL LIFTING OF EVACUATION ORDER RESIDENTS NORTH OF RAT CREEK RETURN; THOSE SOUTH STILL SUBJECT TO CLOSURE […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LANE CLOSURES ON HIGHWAYS 1 AND 68 SET FOR THIS SATURDAY IN MONTEREY MONTEREY COUNTY – Work on highway signs in the city of Monterey will necessitate lane closures on Hwy. 1 and Hwy. 68 this Saturday, Nov. 21. On Saturday, from 7 to 9 am, crews will close the right (#2) […]
The Ventana Wilderness Alliance is presenting its 8th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on October 8, 2020. This year, the event will be completely virtual. Event attendees will have access to the films until October 12.for five days after the festival. Since 2013, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival has been the Ventana Wilderness […]
8/19/20 (Sacramento, CA) California State Parks issued full or partial closures today for more than two dozen parks due to the ongoing wildfires burning across much of the state. Camping reservation holders impacted by the wildfires are being contacted with cancellation information. Some parks remain partially open but with limited services. The public is advised […]
CALTRANS DISTRICT 5 SIGALERT Date/Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 8:53 AM Location: Hwy. 1 near Big Sur in Monterey County. Description of Incident: Hwy. 1 is closed from Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County to Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County due to the Dolan Ridge brush fire. Motorists may use US […]
(July 16, 2020–Monterey, Calif.) — The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors has elected officers for the next fiscal year. Gary Bolen will serve as president, with Cheryl Savage as vice president, Julia Avery-Shapiro as secretary, and Sandi Austin, treasurer. Former board president Garland Thompson will serve as the board chairperson. Bolen, a SAG […]
